- 1. Iconic skyscrapers around the world are awe-inspiring architectural masterpieces that define skylines and captivate the imagination. From the iconic Empire State Building in New York City, with its art deco design and storied history, to the futuristic Burj Khalifa in Dubai, soaring above the desert landscape, these towering structures stand as symbols of human ingenuity and achievement. The Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur, with their sleek steel and glass facade, and the Shanghai Tower in China, twisting and tapering towards the sky, showcase innovative design and engineering. Whether it's the sleek simplicity of the International Commerce Centre in Hong Kong or the intricate lattice work of the Willis Tower in Chicago, each skyscraper tells a unique story and leaves a lasting impression on all who behold them.
Which iconic skyscraper is located in New York City?
A) Burj Khalifa
B) Petronas Towers
C) Empire State Building
D) Shanghai Tower
- 2. Which European city is home to The Shard skyscraper?
A) Paris
B) Berlin
C) Barcelona
D) London
- 3. What is the tallest building in Dubai?
A) Shanghai World Financial Center
B) Burj Khalifa
C) International Commerce Centre
D) Willis Tower
- 4. In which city can you find the Petronas Towers?
A) Moscow
B) Kuala Lumpur
C) Sydney
D) Tokyo
- 5. Which skyscraper is also known as the Freedom Tower?
A) One World Trade Center
B) Kingdom Centre
C) Taipei 101
D) Lotte World Tower
- 6. The CN Tower is a famous landmark located in which Canadian city?
A) Toronto
B) Calgary
C) Montreal
D) Vancouver
- 7. Which skyscraper has a distinctive sail-shaped design?
A) Burj Al Arab
B) Lloyd's Building
C) The Gherkin
D) Petronas Towers
- 8. The Lotte World Tower is located in which Asian city?
A) Dubai
B) Seoul
C) Tokyo
D) Bangkok
- 9. The Marina Bay Sands is located in which Southeast Asian city?
A) Bangkok
B) Manila
C) Singapore
D) Hong Kong
- 10. The Willis Tower was formerly known as the Sears Tower.
A) True
B) Depends on location
C) False
D) Partially true
- 11. What is the tallest building in Hong Kong?
A) Central Plaza
B) Two International Finance Centre
C) International Commerce Centre
D) The Center
- 12. Ryugyong Hotel, often referred to as the 'Hotel of Doom', is located in which city?
A) Seoul
B) Pyongyang
C) Tokyo
D) Beijing
- 13. The Kingdom Centre Tower is a skyscraper located in which Middle Eastern city?
A) Dubai
B) Abu Dhabi
C) Riyadh
D) Doha
- 14. What is the name of the iconic skyscraper in London that resembles a bullet?
A) Petronas Towers
B) Sears Tower
C) The Gherkin
D) Marina Bay Sands
- 15. Which skyscraper in Chicago was formerly known as the Sears Tower?
A) Petronas Towers
B) Shanghai Tower
C) Willis Tower
D) Empire State Building
- 16. What is the name of the iconic tower in Seattle with a futuristic design?
A) Burj Khalifa
B) Willis Tower
C) Marina Bay Sands
D) Space Needle
- 17. What is the tallest skyscraper in China and the second tallest in the world as of 2021?
A) Plaza 66
B) Shanghai Tower
C) CN Tower
D) Marina Bay Sands
- 18. Where would you find the iconic tower known as the Bank of China Tower?
A) Hong Kong
B) Singapore
C) Manila
D) Shanghai
- 19. Where is the Burj Al Arab, a luxury hotel shaped like a sail, located?
A) Abu Dhabi
B) Riyadh
C) Doha
D) Dubai
- 20. Petronas Towers were the tallest buildings in the world from 1998 to 2004. What country are they located in?
A) Thailand
B) Malaysia
C) Japan
D) South Korea
- 21. What is the name of the iconic tower in Toronto that features an observation deck and revolving restaurant?
A) CN Tower
B) Willis Tower
C) Petronas Towers
D) Shanghai Tower
- 22. Where would you find the iconic tower known as the Sydney Tower Eye?
A) Melbourne, Australia
B) Brisbane, Australia
C) Sydney, Australia
D) Auckland, New Zealand
- 23. Named after a high-rise fire in 1871, what is the tallest building in the European Union?
A) Shanghai Tower
B) Taipei 101
C) The Shard
D) Marina Bay Sands
- 24. In which city can you visit the Art Deco masterpiece known as the Chrysler Building?
A) New York City
B) Berlin
C) Paris
D) Rome
- 25. In which city can you find the Willis Tower, formerly known as the Sears Tower?
A) Shanghai
B) Toronto
C) Sydney
D) Chicago
- 26. The Transamerica Pyramid is a distinctive pyramid-shaped skyscraper located in which U.S. city known for its tech industry?
A) San Francisco
B) Los Angeles
C) Denver
D) Seattle
- 27. What is the name of the skyscraper in Paris that features a glass facade and an observation deck offering panoramic views of the city?
A) Gherkin
B) Marina Bay Sands
C) Tour Montparnasse
D) Milad Tower
- 28. In which city can you find the Lotus Temple, a lotus-shaped skyscraper that serves as a Bahá'í House of Worship?
A) Bangkok
B) Cairo
C) Mumbai
D) Delhi
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